[SR: 2608843], Paperback, [EAN: 9781843910589], Hesperus Press, Hesperus Press, Book, [PU: Hesperus Press], Hesperus Press, Influenced by the rise of the science of psychology and the turmoil of the early 20th century, A Perfect Hoax is an ironic and affectionate story of illusion, self-deception, and impracticality in a practical world. Mario Samigli is in his seventies; he has all but given up his cherished aspirations as a writer and smiles at the world through his one remaining literary outlet—fables. When a travelling salesman with a taste for practical jokes persuades him that a Viennese publishing company wants to translate his early failed novel, Mario is caught in a fantasy of success and fame, and neglects his beloved invalid brother. A Perfect Hoax follows the elaborate prank as it escalates, forcing Mario blindly down a road that can only lead to disappointment., 10132, Literary, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books

Influenced by the rise of the science of psychology and the turmoil of the early 20th century, A Perfect Hoax is an ironic and affectionate story of illusion, self-deception, and impracticality in a practical world. Mario Samigli is in his seventies; he has all but given up his cherished aspirations as a writer and smiles at the world through his one remaining literary outlet-fables. When a travelling salesman with a taste for practical jokes persuades him that a Viennese publishing company wants to translate his early failed novel, Mario is caught in a fantasy of success and fame, and neglects his beloved invalid brother. A Perfect Hoax follows the elaborate prank as it escalates, forcing Mario blindly down a road that can only lead to disappointment. contemporary,literary,literature and fiction Literature & Fiction, Hesperus Press

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Hesperus Press Ltd], This is a new translation into English of this little gem by one of the most famous authors of 20th century Italian literature, in whom there is a current interest due to his affiliation with James Joyce.
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Influenced by the rise of the science of psychology and the turmoil of the early 20th century, "A Perfect Hoax" is an ironic and affectionate story of illusion, self-deception, and impracticality in a practical world. Mario Samigli is in his seventies; he has all but given up his cherished aspirations as a writer and smiles at the world through his one remaining literary outlet--fables. When a travelling salesman with a taste for practical jokes persuades him that a Viennese publishing company wants to translate his early failed novel, Mario is caught in a fantasy of success and fame, and neglects his beloved invalid brother. "A Perfect Hoax" follows the elaborate prank as it escalates, forcing Mario blindly down a road that can only lead to disappointment.